A Bach Book For Harriet Cohen - Piano

A Bach Book For Harriet Cohen - Piano

Transcriptions for Pianoforte from the Works of J. S. Bach

This reissue of the Bach Book For Harriet Cohen Piano is a faithful reproduction of the original 1932 publication. It features a collection of 12 transcriptions of Bach's music, specifically arranged for the renowned pianist Harriet Cohen. The arrangements were created by some of the most accomplished composers in Britain. Additionally, the book includes a new introduction by the esteemed pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris. This edition is highly recommended for pianists who have reached an intermediate level or above. 40 pages. 

Features:

• Reissue of an iconic OUP publication from 1932
• Twelve Bach transcriptions prepared for the acclaimed English pianist Harriet Cohen
• Contributions by some of Britain's leading composers of the period
• Arrangements of choral and instrumental works
• Introductory notes by the celebrated pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris
• Ideal companion volume to Bach Transcriptions for Piano (978-0-19-339261-8)

Pieces Include:

• arr. Granville Bantock: Choral Prelude from Cantata 140 'Wachet auf' ('Sleepers, Wake')
• arr. Arnold Bax: Fantasia
• arr. Arthur Bliss: Choral Prelude 'Das alte Jahr vergangen ist' ('The old year is ended')
• arr. Lord Berners: Choral Prelude 'In dulci jubilo' ('In sweet rejoicing')
• arr. Frank Bridge: Air, from the Schemelli Gesangbuch, 'Komm, susser Tod' ('Come, sweet death')
• arr. John Ireland: Choral Prelude 'Meine Seele erhebt den Herren' ('My soul doth magnify the Lord')
• arr. Eugene Goossens: Andante, from Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F
• arr. Hebert Howells: Choral Prelude 'O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross' ('O man, bewail thy grievous fall')
• arr. Constant Lambert: Choral Prelude 'Der Tag der ist so freudenreich' ('O hail this bright day of days')
• arr. William Walton: Choral Prelude 'Herzlich thut mich verlangen' ('Lord, hear my deepest longing')
• arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Choral and Choral Prelude 'Ach, bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ' ('Now cheer our hearts this eventide')
• arr. W. Giles Whittaker: Choral Prelude 'Wir glauben all' in einem Gott, Vater' ('We all believe in one God, the Father')